2020 Persons of the Year: Saugus’ Julie Cicolini, Jeannie Meredith helped keep the town healthy
SAUGUS — When Julie Cicolini and Jeannie Meredith stepped into leadership positions for the non-profit meal program Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) at... Read more.
2020 Persons of the Year: Nahant’s Cheerio built a duck dynasty in town
NAHANT — It’s been quite a year for Cheerio the duck. Between achieving viral fame on the internet and receiving the distinction of the Nahant Historical... Read more.
Swampscott Stop & Shop donates to local food pantries
SWAMPSCOTT — The Marblehead and Anchor Food Pantries have something to celebrate this holiday season thanks to generous employees at Swampscott’s Stop &... Read more.
Lynn opens new high-volume COVID-19 test site
LYNN — A modest line of cars celebrated the grand opening of Lynn’s new Express Testing Site Wednesday as the city became one of just four Massachusetts... Read more.
Wheelabrator vows to reduce noise pollution in 2021
SAUGUS — Wheelabrator Saugus will implement a new drag valve silencer system at the facility this spring in a move representatives say will help reduce noise... Read more.
Fenway Health mobile unit studies Lynn
LYNN — Fenway Health will be hosting a mobile research site in Lynn until the end of the year to study Moderna’s recently-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Meant... Read more.
Some communities see COVID case increases.
Lynn reported an additional 89 cases of COVID-19 Tuesday — up 25 cases from the day before — bringing the city’s total to 1,642 active, confirmed positive... Read more.
Protesters call on state government to keep police reform bill intact
SWAMPSCOTT — Racial justice advocates gathered across the street from Gov. Charlie Baker’s home Saturday night to urge him not to remove what they feel are... Read more.
Item Santa finds family facing a perfect storm of worries
A mother and her young children are asking for help after a number of medical procedures earlier this year have put a sizable hole in the family’s pockets. “I’m... Read more.
Marblehead’s Jackson was all-in for vaccine trial
MARBLEHEAD — When Peter Jackson received a call in July asking him to participate in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial, the Marblehead resident didn’t hesitate. ... Read more.